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Chemainus River
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Surrounded by a buffer of mature, second growth forest, Chemainus River is home to Roosevelt elk, black bears, cougars and wolves, who forage along the riverbanks.
The river is home to Coho salmon and Steelhead and some great Rainbow Trout.
The pools of the upper river are ideally suited to the production of steelhead.
The river also has numerous sensitive ecosystems related to the floodplain and riparian vegetation.
The Chemainus Rivers Copper Canyon is an awesome River to kayak in.
The Copper Canyon of the Chemainus is a fun, moderately difficult whitewater run flowing off the southeastern side of Vancouver Island.
While much of the river runs through a wild canyon and there is great whitewater throughout, the second half of the river boasts the most dramatic scenery.
The Copper Canyon is located about half way between Duncan and Ladysmith.
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